Flatbeds, graders needed to control raging veldt fires

MAHALAPYE: Veldt fires continue to ravage ploughing fields and endanger human lives in and around Otse and Moralane Villages in the Central District.

The fires - which have been raging for about two weeks now - are torching cattle ranches as they head towards the Central Kgalagadi Game Reserve (CKGR).

In a desperate move to arrest the situation, a team of volunteers are reportedly using graders to build firebreaks as the flames gain on them.

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Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...

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